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Of the many people whose names have been mentioned as potential successors for state Rep. Dawnna Dukes, two rose to the top: Sheryl Cole and Mike Martinez. Both are former Austin City Council members, both former mayors pro tem and both residents of the East Austin district that includes portions of Pflugerville and Manor.

In announcing her intention to step down in January, Dukes said medical issues, stemming from a 2013 automobile accident, continue to impair her ability to meet the challenges of fully serving Texas House District 46 constituents. It can’t be ignored however, that Dukes has been the subject of a criminal probe by the Texas Rangers for alleged misuse of state funds and staff. The Travis County district attorney’s office is reviewing the Rangers’ report. Click here to continue reading.